A easy gadget for measuring the depth of a farm dam was launched to landholders at a collection of workshops in south west Victoria not too long ago.
Agriculture Victoria Land Administration Extension Officer, and creator of the measuring instrument, Greg Bekker mentioned the DAMDEEP gadget consists of a hand reel, float, beads and a sinker.
It’s straightforward to make by following directions on the the video above or the Agriculture Victoria web site (hyperlink under article).
“The gadget can measure the depth of most farm dams. It provides fairly an correct studying and might present vital info for decision-making, resembling telling you that your dam is 0.9 metres deep and never the two.0 metres you initially thought it was,” Mr Bekker mentioned.
“Measuring a dam entails casting the float and sinker into the dam, retrieving the road and measuring the space from the sinker to a sliding bead lifted to the floor by a big float.
“Every dam ought to be measured 4-5 instances to make sure an correct consequence.”
One farmer attending a latest workshop was so impressed he urged the gadget ought to be entered into an upcoming farm innovations competitors.
“I created the gadget to assist meet an pressing want for farmers, to calculate the quantity of water of their dams given the dry seasonal situations throughout a lot of the state.
“Farmers can step out and measure the size and width of dams moderately precisely, however the depth is often guessed.
“The depth of a dam is essential when ranges are low, notably in south west Victoria.
“Through the use of these dimensions, the quantity of a farm dam can then be calculated – key info wanted to develop an correct farm water finances.
“Growing a water finances early will assist with making selections about how lengthy your water may final and the way to answer shortages.”
On-line calculators such because the Farm Water Calculator or Summer Water Calculator could be discovered on the Agriculture Victoria web site.
Supply: Agriculture Victoria. For extra info on dam administration, go to the Agriculture Victoria website
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